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Magnitude 2.1 earthquake strikes sea north-northwest of Heuksando

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Kang Moon-kyu
Published : Sept. 6, 2026 - 12:32:24
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Korea Meteorological Administration says no damage expected

[Provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration]
[Provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration]

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck waters 104 kilometers north-northwest of Heuksando in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla Province, at 12:22:35 p.m. Sunday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the epicenter was located at 35.55 degrees north latitude and 125.04 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 7 kilometers.

The Korea Meteorological Administration said no damage was expected from the quake.


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